Brent Ford - Dead Cow Gully, Coast 2 Kosci and Runner Safety

In this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, Mitch and Benny along with guest Brent Ford delve into the transformative journey of running, exploring Brent's personal experiences from a non-runner to an ultra-endurance athlete. They discuss the importance of nutrition, mindset, and self-talk in endurance sports, as well as strategies for overcoming challenges during races. The conversation highlights the significance of mental preparation and the lessons learned from past races, providing insights for both new and experienced runners. In this conversation, Brent Ford discusses the unpredictable nature of trail running, particularly in events like Coast 2 Kosci. He emphasizes the role of media in enhancing the experience of trail running events and the necessity of building a strong race resume for aspiring participants. We also discuss the important topic of on community safety, especially for female runners, and the evolving culture of trail running, highlighting the need for better infrastructure and education to ensure safety for all participants.We hope you enjoy the show! As promised the link to Menslink:  Home - Menslink which is a great initiative educating young males in schools around very important issues regarding womans safety.  Other links: -          Listen to the podcasting guru himself on the Peak 2 Soon Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/peak2soon/id1673188264 -          Follow and like the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/happy-trails-podcast/id1816856770 -          Get involved with the Fantasy Freetrail tipping for Western States: https://fantasy.freetrail.com/leagues/join/c4802453dfRemember, it doesn’t matter if you are at the front, middle or back of the pack, they are all HAPPY TRAILS!